Why Conquistador?
Spanish flair: Conquistadors are the Spanish Unique Unit (UU)—mounted hand-cannon cavalry perfect for a Fernández de la Puente conquering the rationalist/rationality scene.
Playstyle fit: Fast, aggressive boom-and-rush potential mirrors his ML/data science background—precise, explosive ranged DPS for late-game theory-crafting dominance.
Longevity twist: As a Retro Biosciences longevity expert, his hero version gets immortality-themed buffs (rapid regen, anti-aging aura).
Stats Comparison (vs. Base Conquistador & Example Heroes)
StatBase ConquistadorEl Ricón (Hero)Notes/ComparisonHit Points100450Matches top heroes like William Wallace (410 HP); tanks Imp siege.Attack (Ranged)28 (Handcannon)42 (Handcannon + Theory Burst)+50% DPS; bonus +10 vs. "Villagers" (eco raiders) for his boom meta.Attack (Melee)618Solid backup; shreds cav chasers.Rate of Fire2.0s1.75sFaster volleys for theory-precision kiting.Range56Outranges Arbalests; picks off siege from afar.Melee Armor / Pierce Armor1 / 23 / 4Tanky vs. trash units & arrows; Spanish supremacy.Speed1.451.55Zips across maps like his blog posts on optimal transport.Line of Sight810Spots enemy booms early—rationalist scouting.RegenerationNone15 HP/minLongevity perk: Full heal in ~30s; unkillable in turtling metas.Special Ability: Theory AuraN/ANearby gunpowder units (+20% research speed, +1 attack)Boosts Conqs/Hand Cannoneers/Cannons; echoes his ML theory role. Radius: 6 tiles.CreationCastle/StableWonder/RelicLate-game summon; pairs with Spanish gold rush.
Abilities:
Theory Burst (Active, 60s cooldown): Next shot ignores armor (+50% damage, pierces lines).
Eternal Regen: Immune to conversion; revives once per game at half HP.
Voice Line: "We love Jose Luis Ricon <3" on kill (Manifold tribute).
In a campaign, he'd lead a "Retro Conquest" scenario: Boom to Imp, theory-craft gunpowder dominance, outlive rivals via regen, and aura-rush to victory. OP in team games, balanced 1v1 by high gold cost (~300). ¡Viva El Ricón!
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